Kristi Paulson
PowerHouse Mediation & PEG Owner
Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Kristi Paulson is an accomplished trial lawyer, mediator, and educator who brings more than two decades of courtroom and classroom experience to her audiences. As the founder of PowerHouse Mediation and owner of The Professional Education Group (PEG | A PowerHouse Company), Kristi has built a reputation for delivering dynamic, practical, and inspiring programs for lawyers, judges, and professionals nationwide.
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With a Juris Doctor from the University of Minnesota Law School and a Master’s Degree in Communication, Kristi blends legal expertise with advanced communication strategies to help professionals elevate their advocacy, negotiation, and leadership skills. Her programs cover a wide range of high-impact topics—including dispute resolution, persuasion, ethics, presentation skills, mental health and resilience in the profession, and the rapidly evolving role of artificial intelligence in law.
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Kristi’s speaking style is conversational, energetic, and relatable, drawing from her experience in the courtroom, at the mediation table, and in the classroom. She is widely recognized for making complex subjects accessible while equipping her audiences with concrete tools they can immediately apply in their practices.
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Whether presenting to a small workshop or a packed conference hall, Kristi is known for her ability to connect with people, spark insight, and inspire change. Her programs have been featured by bar associations, professional organizations, and leading CLE providers across the country.
When she’s not teaching or practicing law, Kristi is writing on communication, persuasion, and professional growth, continuing her mission to strengthen the skills—and the confidence—of those who serve others in the legal profession.